Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic and reflective moments but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower tempos and introspective themes.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
  • The track 'Remission in Cmaj' stands out as an instrumental interlude, providing a moment of reflection amidst the lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Hope You're Happy (album version) 3:52
  • 2 I Hope You're Happy (acoustic) 4:40
  • 3 Let Forever Mean Forever (acoustic) 4:00
  • 4 All That We Are (acoustic) 4:06

Reference: MusicBrainz